Sobhi Saleh has somehow missed the memo about how the “Arab Spring” heralds a new flowering of the freedom of speech, equality of rights for women, and other notions of human rights that have no place in Islamic law. “Brotherhood leader: Next govt to be Islamist,” by Hany ElWaziry for AlMasry AlYoum, May 25: A […]
Spencer: Egypt comes out for Hamas
In the lead article at Front Page this morning I discuss the significance of this story: In one of the clearest signs yet that the “Arab Spring” in post-Mubarak Egypt heralds a resurgent Islamic supremacism rather than a flowering of Western-style pluralism and democracy, Egyptian officials announced Wednesday that they were reopening the Rafah crossing […]
Egypt to open Gaza border crossing: what could possibly go wrong?
This move helps Hamas have it both ways: They are a jihad-terrorist pseudo-state that demands “Palestinian” autonomy while waging war against Israel, but are open on the other hand to existing as what looks like it will amount to a dependent extension of Egypt as much as Egypt permits it (and as long as Hamas […]
Egypt: Muslims surround church, prevent its reopening
“The Muslims demanded that should the church be reopened, it should be without cross and dome.” In accord with classic dhimmi laws. Will Obama speak about this, or continue to pretend that Muslims are behaving justly toward Christians in the brave new democratic Egypt? “Muslims Surround Church in Egypt, Prevent Its Reopening,” by Mary Abdelmassih […]
Egypt: Islamic supremacist presidential candidate says “the path to world freedom is the destruction of Israel”
Note how he quotes the Qur’an to explain events of the day, and says that the jihad against Israel is a religious duty. No two-state solution or any kind of negotiated settlement will pacify those who think this way. “Islamist Candidate for Egyptian Presidency: Israel’s End Is Near,” from MEMRI, May 20: In an article […]
Obama pledges that U.S. will work in Mideast to ensure “that all faiths are respected”
Another segment from Obama’s Mideast speech today: Such tolerance is particularly important when it comes to religion. In Tahrir Square, we heard Egyptians from all walks of life chant, “Muslims, Christians, we are one.” America will work to see that this spirit prevails — that all faiths are respected, and that bridges are built among […]
Egypt: Two dead, 60 injured as “unidentified men” attack Christian protesters
Look at the CNN headline. “State TV: 2 dead and 60 injured in clashes involving Coptics in Cairo.” That’s like saying “Five dead in clashes involving Sharon Tate in Los Angeles,” or “91 dead in Kristallnacht clashes involving Jews in Nazi Germany.” These “unidentified men” did not have beards, we’re told, and were dressed in […]
Egypt: Muslim Brotherhood enters coalition with Salafi groups to seek Islamic state
I tried to tell you. “The Muslim Brotherhood’s Salafi pact puts Egyptian Christians in great danger,” by Michael Weiss in the Telegraph, May 13 (thanks to all who sent this in): Well, here’s another dismal “unity” pact for you. The Muslim Brotherhood has announced an electoral coalition with a host of Salafi groups in Egypt, […]
Egyptian bishop: If Muslims who attack Christians are not held accountable, “reconciliation is just theater”
The army will pursue the path of least resistance and least effort to keep the peace, preferring selective action and a policy of steam-control. The Islamic movements will only take advantage of that. Where anarchy appears to be breaking out in the short term, it is only a prelude to the imposition of Sharia in […]
Egypt: Woman whose abduction claim helped spark anti-Christian rampages changes story, gives conflicting accounts in separate interviews
Or, a woman claiming to be that woman. Only the first interview with an Islamic group was reportedly done in person. After all, “War is deceit.” “Woman Who Sparked Muslim Attacks on Christians in Egypt is Under Investigation,” by Mary Abdelmassih for the Assyrian International News Agency, May 13: (AINA) — The unprovoked attack by […]